Gathering of Nations – The Last Dance

Over forty-three years the Gathering Nations PowWow in Albuquerque has become the largest and most widely attended powwow in the US.  This year, 2026 marks its final year and it has been named “The Last Dance”. Gathering of Nations is two full days of dances, music performances on Stage 49, Horse Parades and the Indian Trader’s Market.

Event Schedule: (Details added periodically throughout the coming months)
Friday & Saturday, April 24–25th – Gathering of Nations PowWow, Indian Traders Market, Stage 49, and Horse Parade.
– Gates Open: 10:00 AM and PowWow ends 11:30 PM each night
– Friday Grand Entry of Dancers: 12:00 PM and 7:00 PM
– Saturday Grand Entry of Dancers: 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM
Performances: Tingley Coliseum – singing and dancing. Stage 49 – live music and headline acts nightly.
NOTE: Schedule is subject to change, visit www.gatheringofnations.com for schedule